2026 USCIPP Annual Meeting

The 2026 USCIPP Annual Meeting, presented by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership, will bring together leaders from U.S. hospitals engaged in international patient care, global partnerships, and cross-border healthcare strategy.

Hosted in partnership with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, the meeting will take place at the The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, nestled on the pristine campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the heart of Philadelphia’s University City district.

The USCIPP Annual Meeting convenes senior leaders responsible for international patient programs, global partnerships, and international healthcare strategy. Through peer discussions, case studies, and collaborative sessions, participants will explore the evolving landscape of global healthcare and the role of U.S. hospitals in delivering care to patients from around the world.

For USCIPP members, the Annual Meeting is a cornerstone experience that deepens connections, accelerates peer learning, and strengthens a national network of leaders advancing international patient programs and global strategy across U.S. hospitals and health systems.

Attendees include senior leaders responsible for international patient programs, global services, international business development, care coordination, patient access, operations, finance, and strategic partnerships at major U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers.

Participants often include hospital executive leaders, international program directors, medical directors, business development leaders, operations and case management leaders, patient financial services leaders, and others involved in advancing international programs and global healthcare initiatives.

In addition, the meeting welcomes select industry partners and organizations that support the international healthcare ecosystem, creating space for meaningful dialogue, practical learning, and high-value connection across the field.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Atrium Health
Baptist Health South Florida
Boston Children’s Hospital
Cedars-Sinai
Children’s Health
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s National Hospital
Cincinnati Children’s
City of Hope
Cleveland Clinic
CommonSpirit Health International
Cook Children’s Health Care System
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Duke Health
Emory Healthcare
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Henry Ford Health
Hospital for Special Surgery
Houston Methodist
Indiana University Health
Jackson Health System International
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California
Mass General Brigham
Mayo Clinic
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Memorial Healthcare System
Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center & TIRR Memorial Hermann
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center
Mount Sinai International
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nemours Children’s Health
New York University (NYU) Langone Health
NewYork-Presbyterian
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Northwell Health
Northwestern Medicine
Ochsner Health System
Penn Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
Shepherd Center
Shriners Hospitals for Children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Stanford Medicine
Tampa General Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital
The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University
The Paley Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
UChicago Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Health
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Yale International Medicine Program

The USCIPP Annual Meeting is the premier convening for leaders overseeing international programs at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Hosted by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL), the meeting brings together executives responsible for international patient services, global partnerships, and cross-border healthcare initiatives across leading academic medical centers and health systems.

With nearly 300 attendees expected in 2026, the Annual Meeting offers sponsors a highly targeted opportunity to connect with decision-makers who lead strategy, operations, and growth within hospital international programs.

Exhibitor Sponsorships

Exhibitor packages provide high-visibility brand exposure and direct engagement opportunities with hospital leaders throughout the conference. Exhibitors receive a centrally located table in the networking area and access to the event meeting scheduler, enabling meaningful conversations with attendees across the event.

Experience Sponsorships

Experience Sponsorships offer exclusive branding opportunities tied to key moments of the conference experience, such as networking gatherings, meals, and attendee engagement areas. These sponsorships allow organizations to align their brand with memorable conference moments and connect with attendees in a more integrated way.

The USCIPP Annual Meeting will take place at the Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, located on the historic campus of the University of Pennsylvania in the heart of Philadelphia’s vibrant University City district. Surrounded by one of the nation’s most distinguished academic environments, the Inn at Penn blends timeless collegiate character with modern comfort, offering elegant gathering spaces and a welcoming atmosphere for connection and collaboration.

Just steps from the campuses of Penn Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the venue places attendees at the center of one of the world’s leading academic healthcare ecosystems. With refined meeting spaces, thoughtful design, and easy access to Philadelphia’s cultural and historic landmarks, the Inn at Penn provides an ideal setting for USCIPP members and partners to convene, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful dialogue shaping the future of international healthcare.

The 2026 USCIPP Annual Meeting is proudly hosted in partnership with two of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions—the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine. Located within Philadelphia’s renowned academic and medical corridor within the University of Pennsylvania, CHOP and Penn Medicine have long served as pioneers in innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and global engagement across healthcare.

Together, these organizations represent one of the most influential healthcare ecosystems in the United States, recognized globally for clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and leadership in advancing complex patient care.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the world’s foremost pediatric healthcare institutions, widely recognized for its leadership in specialized pediatric medicine, clinical research, and innovation in children’s health. Consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the United States, CHOP delivers highly specialized care across a broad range of pediatric conditions while advancing discoveries that are shaping the future of pediatric medicine worldwide. Through its commitment to research, education, and international collaboration, CHOP continues to influence and lead pediatric healthcare far beyond the United States.

Penn Medicine is a globally respected academic health system that integrates world-class patient care with pioneering biomedical research and medical education. As the clinical and research enterprise of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine is home to leading physicians, scientists, and educators who are advancing breakthroughs across numerous specialties—from precision medicine and transplantation to oncology and cardiovascular care. Its commitment to innovation and global partnership has positioned Penn Medicine as a leader in shaping the future of healthcare delivery and discovery.